715 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 715 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 715 Walnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Installation of duplex receptacle, light switches and fixture,400a service rated disconnect, 2- 200a panel at 120/240v single phase. install facp, smoke, heat detectors, horn/strobes, pull station. relay to control intake fans. interconnection of fire alarm and ansul system.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Issued
Interior alterations to commercial space. installation of draiage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures, rough-in to finish, connecting to existing metallic piping. all work performed in compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Issued
For hvac system alterations at the 1st floor to include the installation of two (2) new mini-split units. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc, appliance manufacturer specifications, and phc approval. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see cp-2024-004012 for associated building permit.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2024Issued
For level ii alterations to an existing tenant space as per approved plans. for take out cafe and bakery (group b) occupancy- quick transactions only. all work to be done in accordance with the 2018 iebc. basement to remain nonhabitable for storage and utilities only. separate permits required for
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai **amend** main drain in basement
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2022Expired
For the removal of an existing backflow preventer and the installation of a dc wilkins 350a 4" backflow preventer (no more than 0.25% pb). no other changes made to existing nfpa 13 sprinkler system.
- Zoning permit Sep 2022Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Commercial building permit Sep 2020Completed
Level i interior alteration(no change in occupany) to a business occupancy located in the basement of an existing structure. alteration to cosist of finishes upgrade and furnishing of the designated area. existing structure fully sprinklered.**iebc 2018**seperate pemits required for any mechanical,electrical plumbing or fire suppression work**any deviation to the approved scope of work will required an amended permit**exterior work approved on permit cp-2020-2817**
- Commercial building permit Sep 2020Completed
**amendment 12/16/2020; remove four (4) layers of brick facade at retaining wall and replace with one (1) layer of brick to achieve in-ground stairway width of 36 inches.** for prescriptive alterations (w/o a change of occupancy) to erect new stairs from the basement to sidewalk level, entirely w/in the public right-of-way, for removal & replacement of window well retaining wall, and for exterior work to basement facade, as per plans and phc approval dated 6/30/20; no other work on this permit.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2020Completed
For level ii alterations at the basement to include partitions ceilings, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for all other work. **iebc 2018**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Five Star Parking, 727-35 Chestnut St (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
850 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Benjamin Franklin Hotel. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
800 ft
National Constitution Center HS (800 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,300 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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